- Evans fights back from two sets down in thrilling match
- British player into US Open fourth round for first time
Dan Evans had arrived at the US Open racked with doubt about his physical shape after catching Covid-19 in the summer, but after four hours and three minutes spent battling for his life on court, not only did he offer a reflection of the work he has undertaken to rebuild his fitness so quickly, but he gave a full exhibition of his spirit.
After falling down two sets to love against Alexei Popyrin, a 22-year-old Australian with huge weapons and an even bigger future, Evans masterminded a tremendous escape in a high quality match to win 4-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(1) and reach the fourth round of the US Open for the first time.